James and Maria Dated for Two Years

question 14

Multiple Choice

James and Maria dated for two years.On the event of their second anniversary,James gave Maria a $20,000 diamond engagement ring.Two months later,James called off the engagement without giving Maria any valid reason.Under the traditional rule:

• A)James may not recover the ring as it was a gift made in contemplation of marriage.
• B)Maria must return the ring as the engagement is broken by mutual consent.
• C)the ring must be sold and the proceeds divided between James and Maria.
• D)Maria may retain the ring only if she pays its fair value to James.

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